In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

Volume 1: Chapter 106: The Vinegar Jar Has Become a Spirit (6000 words) (28/51)

Raising birds is not an easy task, let alone a fledgling bird that hasn't even grown its feathers yet.

During this stage, they are often extremely sensitive to temperature; insufficient temperature or excessive temperature differences in a short period of time can lead to their death.

Not to mention the various requirements regarding food, feeding frequency, and the need to constantly monitor the hygiene of the rearing environment...

Gen Chiya took Rikka out and arrived at a pet store that mainly sells various birds and related equipment.

After explaining their purpose, the shop owner, a kind older sister, stared at Yuan Qianye with a rather intense gaze while enthusiastically giving them a general overview of the common knowledge about raising young birds.

Of course, the shop owner was just looking at Yuan Qianye without any ill intentions.

The genetic code of the vast majority of creatures in this world contains an underlying logic of appreciating and pursuing the beauty of the opposite sex, which is only human nature.

Yuan Qianye couldn't stand the shop owner's overly enthusiastic gaze and attitude, so he could only listen silently while turning his gaze to the various birds of different sizes and shapes in the shop.

Rikka, on the other hand, took out her phone quite seriously and recorded the bird-keeping guidelines taught by the shop owner.

She had dreamed of having a pet since she was very young, and now that she finally had the opportunity, she definitely wanted to do her best to take good care of it.

Later, on the shop owner's recommendation, the brother and sister bought a baby bird heat lamp and a temperature-regulating mat, as well as some bird pet food and cleaning agents.

These are enough for now. We can add food bowls and water containers in a few days once the chicks have successfully made it through this stage.

She came in a hurry, and when she left, Rikka was also quite eager, showing none of her usual leisurely and lazy demeanor.

As soon as Chiyo took off her shoes and entered Rikka's room, she had already placed the baby bird on a temperature-controlled mat and turned on the heat lamp.

Seeing how happy this guy was, Yuan Qianye smiled silently.

The pet store manager had already given all the necessary instructions, so he didn't need to say anything more.

He went downstairs to cook.

This matter caused a slight delay today, which meant that dinner was also postponed considerably.

7:30 p.m.

When Tohka returned home after finishing her gymnastics training at the school gymnasium, Chiya and Rikka had just sat down at the dining table with their rice bowls.

Shihua looked puzzled: "Why are you eating so late?"

Rikka's ahoge (cowlick) suddenly stood up: "Ah! Well, we're just... we're simply not very hungry!"

Shi Hua's eyes gleamed: "Why are you in such a panic?"

"Huh? Am I panicking? No, I'm perfectly normal, right, Chiya!"

"..."

Toka ignored her sister, whose ability to control her expressions was practically zero, and instead turned her gaze to Minamoto Chiya with a lingering look.

"Has this guy gotten into trouble again?"

Gen Chiya got up unhurriedly and went to the kitchen to serve Toka a bowl of pea and egg drop soup: "Don't rush, sit down and have a bowl of soup."

He can drink all kinds of traditional Japanese miso soup, but when it comes to cooking, he prefers to make it according to his own style.

"I've already eaten dinner."

However, despite this, thinking that "it's just a bowl of clear soup, it shouldn't make me fat," she still sat down at the table after washing her hands.

Then, under Rikka's anxious and uncertain gaze, Minamoto Chiya confessed to Toka that she wanted to keep birds.

Actually, Rikka's original intention was not to let him tell his family. It wasn't that she wanted to keep it a secret forever, but she just didn't want him to tell them so soon.

Yuan Qianye knew she was anxious and afraid that her family would object, but he also understood that it would be better to confess sooner rather than later than to be discovered.

Besides, he was confident that he could get his family to agree.

"You're about to have your final exams, and Mom is about to have a baby. Are you going to keep birds at home right now?"

Of course, this process may require some explanation.

The moment Toka opened her mouth, Rikka, knowing she was in the wrong, immediately shrank back.

What follows is the process of Gen Chiya unilaterally persuading Toka and gradually dispelling her various concerns.

He didn't need to say much about the final exams; Rikka herself assured him that she would definitely study hard.

The concern that Shihua might have about birds carrying bacteria is actually easy to resolve.

He would wait a few days until the bird was a little bigger, then take it to the vet for vaccinations and deworming to make sure everything was alright.

"You really are something else... Let's see what you do when Rikka suddenly gets the urge to see the moon."

Shika stared at Gen Chiya and let out a long, helpless sigh.

Like a strict wife watching over a husband who spoils his children, she is helpless against his lack of cooperation, but due to his position as the head of the family and the desire to maintain his personal authority, she has no choice but to agree.

To this, Chiya smiled and said, "Rikka wouldn't be so clueless."

"That's right, that's right!" Rikka also sensed the compromise in her sister's words and perked up again.

Can you guarantee that your final grades won't drop?

"Yes, yes!" Although she was a little unsure, Rikka nodded vigorously.

"Remember your promise. Also, until your bird gets vaccinated and dewormed, you're not allowed to get too close to Mom. And you'll have to hand-wash your clothes during this time; you can't put them in the washing machine."

"understand!"

These little things are nothing compared to keeping Lord Dark The World in this home!

"You will have to pay for all the expenses related to raising the bird, since it was your insistence."

"understand!"

Rikka agreed very readily. Her parents' shop was doing exceptionally well lately, which meant her allowance had increased significantly.

Not to mention, she also manages her sworn brother's fan club account, which has nearly 100,000 followers, and can generate some gold coins every now and then.

Chiya herself wasn't interested in this, so it all benefited her.

Therefore, she did not feel pressured or burdened by the small expenses of keeping birds.

The strictest sister in the family, who always plays the bad cop, has already been dealt with, so it's only natural that Mom and Dad would agree to the rest!

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The days that followed were uneventful.

Liu Hua's final exam results were so-so, but compared to the last monthly exam, her ranking improved by more than ten places, which was barely considered a pass.

As always, Yuan Qianye easily outshone everyone else and once again won the top spot in the grade, which was nothing to brag about.

Yukino, who was studying in the UK, started her vacation a little later, but she returned in late July.

The day after learning of her return, Chiya invited her to his home, along with Saeko and Eriri, for a long-awaited get-together.

Yukino hitched a ride with her mother, who was just leaving home, and arrived quite early with a box of chocolates and pastries that her mother had brought back from the UK.

It's been a while since I last saw her, and the Second Miss has changed a lot, of course, in a good way.

Her already dignified appearance now appears even more beautiful.

Her waist was slender and perfectly curved, her eyes were large and bright, her skin was crystal clear and delicate, and her cherry-colored thin lips were as tempting as soft pudding.

Of course, the outline of her chest remained the same as before, with no obvious improvement.

But that's nothing, just like Rikka once said.

From a genetic point of view, based on her mother and older sister's situation, Yukino felt that it was just a matter of time before her time came.

Besides... at first glance upon their reunion after so long, she did indeed see an emotion called "amazement" in Yuan Qianye's eyes, and that was enough for her.

"Thank you so much for your help with our move to the new house."

Yuan Qianye never forgot that he wanted to thank his childhood friend in person.

When he was looking for a new home, it definitely wouldn't have gone so smoothly if it weren't for her help, not to mention that she also enjoyed so many discounts and saved so much money.

"I've already told you, it was Mom's idea," Yukino replied helplessly.

Saeko and Eriri hadn't arrived yet, so she wasn't too awkward being alone with only Minamoto Chiya. After entering the living room, she curiously looked around.

"That's true, but it's an undeniable fact that my aunt wouldn't have bothered with this kind of thing if it weren't for our relationship."

What is the meaning of our relationship...?

Why are you being so ambiguous? Just say you're friends.

However, I don't dislike it.

"Let's not talk about that. This house looks beautiful, the surrounding transportation is very convenient, and the lighting is also great."

"Yes, thanks to you, Dad, Mom, and Shihua and Liuhua are all quite satisfied."

"That's good. I didn't see Rikka."

"Oh, she has a fever and is lying in her room right now."

Did you catch a cold from the air conditioning?

"I think the factor is probably more that she brought it on herself."

Yuan Qianye found this both funny and heartbreaking.

This all has to start with the bird that Rikka picked up.

In the week leading up to the final exams, Rikka not only had to study hard but also had to pay extra attention to the condition of the baby birds.

Every night when I hear it making noise, even if I'm already asleep, I immediately get up to feed it, which is quite a lot of work.

Gen Chiyo originally thought she wouldn't be able to keep going like this for long, but this time he underestimated Rikka's determination and perseverance.

She managed to hold on until summer vacation.

Then, after her grades came out and she saw that she had done well enough to pass her sister's test, she breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to celebrate.

For myself who has worked so hard during this time, and for Black Wings who has grown stronger and can now stroll around the floor!

This is the bird's new name.

A more cheesy translation would be "Black Wings".

The original one was too long and difficult to pronounce, so she abandoned it. The new one is easier to remember and is more concise and powerful!